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On Throw Back Thursday:
Halloween’s coming so it’s time for witchy things. Here’s one that’s new to me.
The black witch moth (Ascalapha odorata) is a very large owlnet moth that ranges from the southern U.S. to South America. Its common name comes from folklore that considers it a harbinger of death.
No, these moths don’t kill you. However, Wikipedia says there’s a joke in Mexico that if the moth flies over your head you’ll go bald. 😉
What other things in Nature have a Witch in their name? Here’s my list from 2011: Witchy Things
Can you think of more?
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